Aston Villa face injury concerns before PSG Super Cup final
Could Unai Emery help Nicolas Jackson rediscover his best at Villa? The focus is whether Chelsea’s erratic finisher is underrated and suited to an Emery reunion.
Alejandro Garnacho was forced off with a bloodied mouth in Villa’s 3-1 win over BG Pathum, adding to Unai Emery’s concern after John McGinn also went down after appearing to jar his knee.
Villa remain keen on João Palhinha but value him below Bayern’s €25m asking price. The sides are expected to discuss the midfielder after Friday’s friendly in Hong Kong.
Boubacar Kamara said scoring on his return in Villa’s 3-1 win over BG Pathum was ‘good for the head’ after a long injury lay-off and could boost his confidence.
Villa have made an enquiry for a £30m winger as Unai Emery looks to add another attacking option this summer.
Johan Manzambi will miss Villa’s UEFA Super Cup final against PSG as the midfielder continues his recovery from a knee injury suffered with Switzerland.
Arsenal admire Ezri Konsa for his ability to play at centre-back and right-back, but Villa are determined to keep a defender who played a key role in last season’s success.
Samuel Iling-Junior is tipped for a Charlton loan as he looks unlikely to feature for Villa. The 22-year-old, signed for £11.8m in 2024, can play wide or at wing-back.
Villa have agreed a deal with Atletico Madrid for Matteo Ruggeri, €18m plus €6m add-ons. The left-back is expected to approve the move and will miss Atletico’s South Korea tour.
John McGinn suffered an apparent knee injury in Villa’s 3-1 friendly win over BG Pathum United, while Alejandro Garnacho also went off after a collision left him with a bloodied mouth.
A wider piece on Jadon Sancho’s decline notes his Aston Villa loan was always viewed as temporary, with Villa opting to sign Alejandro Garnacho instead.
Villa won their CAS appeal over Brian Madjo, making the 17-year-old eligible for competitive matches and potentially easing the need to sign another striker.
Villa have made repeated contact over Roger Ibañez after the Brazil defender paused Al-Ahli contract talks. No bid has been made, but Emery’s side are monitoring the 27-year-old.
Villa are targeting a new midfield signing before the Premier League season after a transfer window disrupted by obstacles despite last term’s success.
Villa beat BG Pathum 3-1 in Thailand through Emi Buendía, Victor Lindelöf and returning Boubacar Kamara, but John McGinn went off injured after hitting the bar.
Hull owner Acun Ilicali has signalled Leon Bailey’s move is effectively done. Villa want a permanent sale, ending a stop-start summer over the winger’s future.
Villa have made Barcelona midfielder Marc Bernal their ‘top priority’ summer target, with a reported €35m move considered despite Barca wanting to keep him.
Villa ranked 20th in Premier League defensive duel success at 59.32%, exposing a key weakness. Amadou Onana led midfielders but his injury leaves Emery short of his best dueller.
Claims of Emiliano Martínez pushing for Juventus are dismissed. Juve’s offer is short of Villa’s valuation, and the goalkeeper is said to be 'very happy' and likely to stay.
